| Syracuse City School District | |
|---|---|
| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-kindergarten, K-12 |
| Established | 1848 |
| Location | Syracuse, New York |
| District Info | |
| Superintendent | Daniel G. Lowengard |
| Schools | 5 high schools 6 middle schools 7 K-8 schools 14 elementary schools 4 alternative schools/programs |
| Budget | US$364.9 million (2010–2011) |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 20,076 K-12 students 1,253 prekindergarten children (2010–2011) |
| Teachers | 1,794 teachers 814 teaching assistants (2010–2011) |
| Staff | 1505 |
| Other information | |
| Unions | NYSUT, Syracuse Teachers Association |
| Website | www.syracusecityschools.com |
The Syracuse City School District is a public school district based in Syracuse, New York (USA).
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The Syracuse Say Yes to Education and Economic Development program is a district-wide collaboration between Say Yes, Syracuse University, and the Syracuse City School District aimed at bridging the achievement gap between urban and suburban children by focusing on academic, social-emotional, health, and financial obstacles facing low-income students.[1] The following support systems are offered through the Syracuse Say Yes to Education program: annual and regularly reviewed individual student growth plans; tutoring; identification of strengths and weaknesses through student diagnostic testing; inclusive settings, curriculum, and support for students with disabilities and English language learners; after-school and summer school programs; counseling and family engagement; research-based academic programs such as International Baccalaureate often found in suburban schools; financial aid and college selection counseling; and mentoring.[1]
The Syracuse Higher Education Compact is a partnership between private and public institutions to "collectively provide the opportunity for Say Yes graduates in the city of Syracuse to attend college with tuition, fees, and books paid for."[1] As of November 2010, 23 private schools were promising Syracuse City School District students free college tuition.[1]